Archive for the 'SitComs' Category

Sitcom Stunt Casting

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

This season has been filled with stunt casting on various sitcoms. Bringing in famous faces to booster ratings has been a theme. Some work well in the story, and occasionally fit in as well as a regular. Here are my thoughts on many of the latest ’stunt casts’.

Britney Spears, HIMYM: I […]

Behind the Scenes of the CSI / Two and a Half Men swap

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Last month the writers of “CSI” and “Two and a Half Men” announced they were swapping writers for a single episode. CBS has posted behind the scenes video of from the writers room.

Part I Here
Part II Here

I still think it is an interesting idea, and I will get me to watch “Two and a […]

“Lucky Louie” back…kind of

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

HBO’s “Lucky Louie” was a simple yet funny show. Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon worked great together and made the show very entertaining. They will be reuniting to write and star in a CBS sitcom, with a familiar premise. Hollywood Reporter has:

“Lucky Louie” stars Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon are reuniting for […]

Tudyk’s comedy pilot

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Firefly’s Wash (Alan Tudyk) has just been cast in a new sitcom for WB Television. Hollywood Reporter has:

The untitled Kohan/Mutchick comedy, from Warner Bros. TV, centers on two men — one straight, one gay (Tudyk) — who are lifelong best friends and business partners.
Tudyk, who recently starred in NBC’s untitled Luke Reiter pilot and […]

Another Robin Sparkles single

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

The fictional has released her b-side song, “ Sand Castles in the Sand“. This CBS promotion is in preparation for next weeks episode, “Sand Castles in the Sand”. CBS describes the show as:

Sandcastles in the Sand
Barney, in his own inimitable style, helps Robin realize that she is awesome.

Sandcastles definitely brings back memories of […]

What are the chances for the ‘bubble’ shows?

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Not all of the networks have made their decisions on which shows were returning next season. Ausiello of TVGuide gives a rundown of what the chances of return these shows have:

Aliens in America: Odds of Survival: 3
Back to You: Odds of Survival: 7
Big Shots: Odds of Survival: 0
Boston Legal: Odds of Survival: 6
Cane: Odds […]

Timothy Olyphant on “Samantha Who?”

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Last night, Timothy Olyphant guest starred on “Samantha Who?” as one of Samantha’s bosses. Having an actor of his caliber on the show can only mean good things, and there were.
I like the idea of Sam not fawning over Todd, and Funk was a perfect distraction. The revelation that she had a serious […]

“The Hickeys”…overused?

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Last night on “My Name Is Earl” we continue the story with Earl in a coma. In his coma state, Earl dreams of being in a “Leave It To Beaver” style sitcom, The Hickeys. It worked in its debut, but now seems overused.
Yes, some of the funniest parts of the episode were within […]

Is Stella the Mother?

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Sarah Chalke’s guest spot on “How I Met Your Mother” was somewhat overshadowed by the stunt casting of Britney Spears. But, I thought she was great, and that her character is perfect for a on again, off again love interest for Ted. TVGuide is reporting a possible return.

I’m hearing from multiple sources that […]

Neil Patrick Harris Speaks Out About Spears’ Guest Appearance on HIMYM

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

NPH is apparently not a fan of Briteny Spears’ appearance. Thats cool, niether was I!Yahoo TV reports.
“I’m in the minority that our show does not need stunt casting in order to succeed,” Harris declared during a break from taping the Monday night CBS sitcom, which has grown a cult following since its 2005 debut. “I […]

“Samantha Who?” returns tonight

Monday, April 7th, 2008

One of the best and newest sitcoms on television, “Samantha Who?” returns with all new episodes tonight. The TVGuide synopsis for “The Girlfriend” is:

Samantha has to move back into the apartment when she learns that she could be evicted for subletting it to Todd. Meanwhile, Dena and Sam’s mom bond when Sam doesn’t show up […]

Earl returns tomorrow with Alyssa & Paris

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

“My Name is Earl” is no stranger to brining stars in for guest spot. Alyssa Milano, Craig T. Nelson, and Norm MacDonald to name a few. So after the long hiatus, Earl returns with a high-profile guest, Paris Hilton.
Paris plays herself in this episode. It appears that she’s continuing to make fun […]

Jay and Silent Bob on “Earl”?

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Some Earl fans may not know that Jason Lee (Earl) and Ethan Slurpee (Randy) are good friends with writer/director Kevin Smith. Both Lee and Slurpee got their start in the ViewAskew universe. Over at the Official news site for Kevin Smith’s View Askew Universe, NewsAskew they have this:

Could this be the first hint […]

Old Christine Returns Tonight

Monday, February 4th, 2008

“The New Adventures of Old Christine” is the first post-Seinfeld television success for a star from the legendary series. The new season begins tonight at 9:30PM ET. Christine does not deserve the way CBS treats it. Being brought in like a mid-season replacement is no way to treat this award winning series. […]

My Name Is Earl Cast on American Chopper

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

The next 2 episodes of American Chopper (01/31 and 02/07) on TLC will feature Jason Lee and the cast of My Name Is Earl. TVGuide describes the episodes:

Pt.1: Mikey heads the build on a Wolverine bike for the University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital; the cast from NBC’s “My Name Is Earl” persuades […]

Earl Returns Bad

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

The first new My Name Is Earl in a month aired tonight and it was a good one. It was called Bad Earl, so you can gather from that title Earl was not his usual kind and helpful self. I don’t want to get into spoilers, so I’ll leave it at that.

But, this […]